Dogs rescued from disturbing conditions in Phoenix have new families
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — What started as a tragic Valley animal story now has the chance for a happy ending. Some of the pups rescued from a hoarding and abusive situation at a Phoenix apartment have their forever homes. Nine dogs were brought into the Arizona Humane Society in desperate...
Suspect sold stolen kitchen appliances on Facebook Marketplace, court docs say
PHOENIX - A woman was arrested and accused of organized retail theft after allegedly admitting to a series of high-value thefts at Walmart locations across the Phoenix area. According to court documents, Georgina Pasqueira told investigators she stole items including KitchenAid mixers, sewing machines, and blenders...
The Hourly Wage You Actually Need to Afford a 2-Bedroom Apartment in Arizona (2026)
Fueled by a massive influx of tech giants (the "Silicon Desert" effect) and a housing inventory that can’t keep pace with migration, the Grand Canyon State has seen one of the fastest rises in housing costs in the nation. The "Housing Wage"—the amount a full-time worker needs to earn to afford a modest two-bedroom...
Woman shot following alleged road rage incident in West Phoenix, police say
PHOENIX - A woman was shot following an alleged road rage incident in West Phoenix, police said. Phoenix Police responded to reports of shots being fired near 67th Avenue and Encanto Boulevard just before 8 p.m. on Jan. 5. A woman was found with at least one gunshot wound, and...
A Single Mother Was Fined $150 by Her HOA. The Reason Is Garbage
A single mom’s dinner led to an HOA fine over her trash—but was the fine by the association really justified?
9 Arizona Fried Chicken Restaurants Locals Say Are Worth The Drive
Arizona might be famous for deserts and triple-digit heat, but what if the state’s real obsession isn’t cacti or canyons at all?. From Nashville-style heat that makes you sweat to classic soul food that feels like a warm hug, Arizona locals know exactly where to go when the craving hits.
What big developments are coming to metro Phoenix in 2026?
As long as I've lived in Phoenix, it's been growing. Not just growing. People use words like "explosive growth" to describe the rapid expansion of buildings, communities and whatever else you can build. And I've lived here for more than 35 years. I'm beginning to think it may not change anytime soon. Truly, the...
8 Beloved Arizona Mom-And-Pop Mexican Restaurants Locals Keep Coming Back To
What if some of Arizona’s best Mexican food isn’t found on busy strips or in flashy dining rooms?. What if it’s tucked inside small, family-run kitchens where recipes are passed down, not written down?. Across the state, mom-and-pop Mexican restaurants are quietly serving dishes that locals swear...
Weekend wrap: Here are the biggest Arizona news stories from Jan. 2-4
PHOENIX — From a man dying after getting hit by a golf cart to a helicopter crash in Surprise, here are some of the top Arizona news stories from the first weekend of 2026. A man is dead after he was hit by a golf cart in Mesa on Friday afternoon, authorities said.
Police use drone, sonar, dogs in search for ‘beloved’ Tempe man
Tempe police intensified a search Monday for a missing 91-year-old man who was last seen on Friday. Apolonio Romero, who police referred to as a "beloved" and long-time Tempe resident, has

















